Prosperity

3Jn 1:2  Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 

This is a favorite verse for prosperity teachers. Let's look at the word "prosper".

to advance, prosper, make progress, succeed, be profitable

These words fit the American dream of doing something we enjoy and being successful in the doing. This can be prospering with money or spiritually, helping others to be successful in what they enjoy and peace within, We share the good news that Jesus came as the way to be cleansed and acceptable to God. Reading the Bible and doing what it says will also help your soul to prosper.

Having the wrong ideas can cause the opposite; Lies, destruction and death.  We should not trust our prosperity to politicians or wrong thinking organizations or people.

John spoke the word "wish" , which can also be translated "I pray" He is speaking with God as his witness, not just a wish.

Beloved, I wish (pray) above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.